Orangutan conservation vacation in Borneo

COUNTRY:
Borneo, Malaysia
LOCATION:
Sabah & Sarawak
DEPARTURES:
2012: 3 Jun, 3 Jul, 3 Aug, 3 Sep, 3 Oct, 3 Nov, 3 Dec
PRICE:
From £1095 (14 days) excluding flights
MORE INFO:
Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult
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Orangutan conservation vacation in Borneo

Orangutan conservation vacation in Borneo

Small group adventure vacation
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travelers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are traveling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travelers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places.

How this vacation makes a difference

All of our ground staff, guides, animal keepers, drivers and facilitators are employed directly from the local communities bordering the conservation areas we work within. This provides employment, education and community engagement directly from the conservation and tourism activities we are involved in. Not only does this deliver benefits to the individuals and communities we work with, it does far more to relieve the pressures local communities can place on conservation areas through illegal activities in the absence of financial alternatives or through lack of awareness.

We work with a local wildlife centre to re-establish rehabilitation and release of orangutans into the Malaysian State of Sarawak. The orangutan sub-species, Pongo Pygmaeus Pygmaeus, is the most endangered of all the orangutan species and needs urgent action now. Your help and manpower goes towards working with local people, Malaysian authorities and universities, international experts and charities to find a sustainable solution to the problem of orangutan decline.

We are committed to low impact responsible tourism and we offset your carbon dioxide, recycle wherever possible, support local communities financially and educationally and work towards changing attitudes towards conservation at every level of society. By volunteering you will become part of a community and experience the rainforest lifestyle in the company of orangutans and other exotic animals such as sun bears, gibbons, monkeys and crocodiles, something that few people ever get to experience - and all this whilst contributing to the real changes to save the orangutan.

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Orangutan conservation vacation in Borneo

Reviewed 31 Oct 2011 by Jennifer Beard5 star rating

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?


Staying with the local tribe in the jungle.

2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?


Take your large back pack for the full duration and a smaller one for each section, large enough for 5 nights worth of items.

3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?


Yes definitely.

4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?


10 out of 10.

Reviewed 25 Sep 2011 by Hanne Samson4 star rating

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?


Learning about and working with the animals at the wildlife centre at Matang; tribal-style living deep in the rainforest, and the guides' ability to source food from nature with fishing spear and machete - and much, much more.

2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?


Be open to all the wonderful experiences you will have - and ensure your fitness level is at least moderate for the bushwalks!

3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?


Absolutely!

4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?


Just brilliant: 10 out of 10! Would love to go back someday soon!
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